Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnia & Herzegovina at a Glance

Capital City:
Sarajevo

Currency:
KM (Convertible Mark)

Language:
Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian

International Telephone Code:
+387

ISBN-10: 1841621617

ISBN-13: 9781841621616

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Table of Contents

Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information
Facts and figures, Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Politics, Economy, Tourism, People, Language, Religion, Culture

Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Activities, Highlights, Tour operators, Red tape, Tourist information offices, Getting there and away, Health and safety, What to take, Money, Opening times, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business/time, Cultural dos and don’ts, Interacting with local people, Giving something back, Suggested itineraries

PART TWO THE GUIDE

Chapter 3 Sarajevo

Chapter 4 Around Sarajevo

Chapter 5 Herzegovina

Chapter 6 Central Bosnia

Chapter 7 West/Northwest Bosnia

Chapter 8 Northeast Bosnia

Appendix I Language

Appendix 2 Further Information

Index

About the Author

Tim Clancy is an American who has lived in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1992.  He was an aid worker throughout the war, and is currently a consultant for the Tourism Office of BiH and many other eco-tourism development projects.  He spends his free time hiking and trekking in Bosnia’s mountains.

Bradt's Adrian Phillips with the Ambassador for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr Tania Milašinović, and the new guidebook; World Travel Market 2007, London.

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